Tag: animals

More logging is proposed to help curb wildfires in the US Pacific Northwest

U.S. officials would allow increased logging on federal lands across the Pacific Northwest in the name of fighting wildfires and boosting rural economies...

Alaska political leaders hope to see Trump undo restrictions on oil drilling

JUNEAU, Alaska -- President-elect Donald Trump promised repeatedly during his campaign to expand oil drilling in the U.S., which is good news for...

An environmental group files intent to sue a salmon farmer for pollution off Maine's coast

PORTLAND, Maine -- An environmental organization has served a notice of intent to sue one of the world's largest aquaculture companies for violations...

Too many wild deer are roaming England's forests. Can promoting venison to consumers help?

WINCHESTER, England -- In the half-light of dusk, Martin Edwards surveys the shadows of the ancient woodland from a high seat and waits....

CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections

Federal health officials on Thursday called for more testing of employees on farms with bird flu after a new study showed that some...

Brazil fines meatpacking companies, including giant JBS, for buying illegally raised cattle

BRASILIA, Brazil -- Brazil's environmental agency has levied $64 million in fines against 23 meatpacking companies and their suppliers for buying and selling...